Manufacturing Supervisor
3M
- Location
- US, Alabama, Guin
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $95.6k – $116.8k/yr
- H-1B history
- 6 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
About this role
Job Description
Manufacturing Supervisor Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a manufacturing supervisor you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Ensuring a safe working environment through modeling safe behaviors, leading audits/inspections, correcting unsafe behaviors, conducting safety meetings, and utilizing proper work methods, procedures and equipment Providing direct supervision to production and/or hourly employees Handling shift administrative activities such as time/absence reporting, attendance control, vacation planning, overtime, etc. Evaluating employees’ performance and provide feedback Driving continuous improvement in safety, productivity, quality and spending Planning daily work schedules, determine priorities, allocate work assignments, and regulate production processes to meet specific daily production requirements Championing lean manufacturing efforts and projects Reports to a General Supervisor with responsibility for operations and employees in the same plant areas to be on-call (interest question) The Impact You’ll Make in this Role To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution and a minimum of two (2) year of experience in a manufacturing environment in a private, public, government or military environment -OR- High School diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a private, public, government or military environment AND One (1) combined year of supervisory and/or leadership experience Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment Experience working with hazardous materials Experience leading cross functional teams Self-directed and detail oriented Ability to create, lead and work in a team atmosphere Ability to drive and influence positive change Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international Relocation Assistance: May be authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $95,591 - $116,834, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this